Luxury Crewed Catamaran

COLIBRI

Other Entertainment: Professional espresso machine

Ceramic BBQ and smoker

Other Toys: 2x eFoils

2-person Jacuzzi tub on foredeck

Communicate: STARLINK 🛜

Dive Info: Colibrí offers diving with crewmember Matilda Money-Kyrle, an Open Water Scuba Instructor.



Three dives per week are included for certified divers. Non-certified guests can experience a

complementary Discover Scuba Dive. Referral Open Water Certifications (guests arrive with pool and

classwork completed at home) and other training courses are also available, please inquire.



All guests interested in diving, certified or not, must complete a medical evaluation form and a liability

waiver BEFORE arriving. A doctor’s release may be required depending on health conditions or

concerns. Certified divers are required to provide proof of certification to their highest level of training

before diving onboard Colibrí.



Divers are encouraged to purchase dive insurance, we recommend Diver’s Alert Network: https://dan.org

Dive Cost: 1. During a seven-day charter onboard Colibrí, certified divers may participate in a maximum of five

dives/week (one on each full charter day), three of which are complimentary. One Discover

Scuba Dive is complimentary for each non-certified guest. Additional dives are charged at

$50/dive/diver.



2. Dives include tank fills, all gear including weights and dive lights, briefings and a scuba instructor

serving as a guide.



3. Open Water Referral $350/person.

Generator: 1 x 12KW & 1 x 21 KW

Inverter: 5000w (220v) 3000w (110v)

Watermaker: X 2

Icemaker: Yes

Dinghy: 14' Highfield

Dinghy Pax: 8

Dinghy HP: 50 HP

Helipad: No

Jacuzzi: Yes

Gym: No

Stabilizers: No

Elevators: No

Wheel Chair Access: No

AC: Full

AC Night: Yes

AC SurCharge: No

Salon Stereo: Yes

Ipod: Yes

Board Games: Yes

Deck Shower: Yes

Special Diets: Yes

Kosher: Inq

BBQ: Yes

Gay Charters: Inq

Nude Charters: No

Hair Dryer: Yes

Guest Smoke: Non Smoking Yacht

Children Allowed: Yes

Jet Skis: No

Wave Run: No

Knee Board: No

Stand Up Paddle: 2

Wind Surf: No

Gear Snorkel: Yes

Tube: Yes

Scurfer: No

Wake Board: No

1 Man Kayak: No

2 Man Kayak: No

Sea Bob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Kite Boarding: No

Fish Permit: BVI Yes #750593

Fishing Gear: Yes

Fishing Gear Type: Trolling rods where permitted

Num Fish Rods: 2

Float Mats: Yes

Swim Platform: transom

Boarding Ladder: Starboard aft

Dinghy Sailing: No

Scuba Onboard: Onboard

Games Beach: Yes

Green Make Water: Yes

Green Reuse Bottle: Yes

Green Other: PH Balanced mineralized water on onboard. Refillable insulated cups. Eco & reef safe soaps.

Full Course: Open Water Referral $350

Compressor: Onboard

Num Dive Tanks: 10

Num BCS: 8

Num Regs: 8

Num Divers: 8

Num Dives: 5

Num Night Dives: 8

Num Dive Lights: 8

Graham Gips

Captain

Born in: 1982
Nation: American

Kristiann Gips

Chef/Mate

Born in: 1983
Nation: American

Your Captain and Chef are native Texans who have been married since 2007. Kristiann and Graham lived on four continents and visited fifty countries before choosing the British Virgin Islands in 2016. Their travels have taught them that great vacations are made of many small details, so they aim to provide the thoughtful touches and personal connections that will make your charter unforgettable.

After spending 10 years in the corporate world, Graham and Kristiann decided to indulge their shared passions and start a business together. They purchased a 44’ catamaran, Allende, upon which they sailed over 30,000 nautical miles and hosted 130 charters. In 2022, Graham and Kristiann were thrilled to upgrade their charter program by joining the luxurious 67' Colibrí.

Dive instructor and stewardess Matilda Money-Kyrle returns for a third season. Matilda is an encouraging and enthusiastic individual who easily inspires guests to try new activities. Her years of working in the service industry and her experience on superyachts make her a valuable part of the team.

Consummate hosts, Graham, Kristiann and Matilda find great pleasure in working together and creating lasting memories for their guests.

Captain Graham Gips

Graham is a petroleum engineer by training who spent a successful career in the oil and gas industry. While working abroad, he learned to sail on a 20ft racing dinghy with Kristiann as crew. They raced weekly for several years, topped the local podium and earned the chance to compete internationally.

While he has a competitive streak, Graham is a detail-oriented and safety-conscious sailor who puts the comfort of his guests first. He knows the islands incredibly well, both above and below the water, and excels at crafting an itinerary to suit everyone aboard.

Chef Kristiann Gips

Food is Kristiann's love language. Before joining the yachting industry, Kristiann ran a successful catering company offering ready-to-heat meals and celebration treats. In 2021, she refined her skills by training at the acclaimed Ashburton Cookery School in England. Her relationships with local farmers and island purveyors ensure your plates are created with the best ingredients available.

Kristiann loves to combine gourmet delicacies with local flavors for new twists on classic dishes. In addition to accommodating your group's diverse preferences and dietary requirements, she works with the Captain to plan a menu that perfectly complements the activities on each day's sailing itinerary. When she’s not in the galley, Kristiann loves escorting guests on snorkel safaris.

Stewardess | Dive Instructor Matilda Money-Kyrle

While earning her degree in Geography at Exeter, Matilda worked as a watersports instructor taking guests paddle-boarding, kayaking and cliff jumping. Unwilling to give up a life on the water, Matilda then worked a Mediterranean season onboard a 50m yacht. She achieved her PADI Instructor qualification in Thailand and loves sharing her knowledge of diving and marine life. Matilda's skill as a teacher will inspire confidence as you try new activities aboard!